The Advanced-Guard

by Sydney C. Grier

TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES.

Sydney C. Grier was the pseudonym of Hilda Caroline Gregg.

This book is part of the author’s “Modern East” series. The full series, in order, being:

The Flag of the Adventurer
Two Strong Men
The Advanced-Guard
His Excellency’s English Governess
Peace With Honour
The Warden of the Marches

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[Title Page]

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[Footnotes]

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[Chapter XXI]

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[Chapter XXII]

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[Chapter XXIII]

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